Auckland street names have a story to tell too. Here’s some interesting history about the street names on the Auckland tramway route:

Halsey Street Halsey Street was named after Sir Lionel Halsey who captained the battle cruiser HMS New Zealand - so named because it was funded by the NZ government - during WWI. He was also in charge of the HMS New Zealand on her 1913 cruise of the Dominions, including NZ, to show off the flag. Halsey was regarded highly by local Maori warriors who gave him a Maori costume to wear during his battles. Sir Halsey's ship emerged from its battles without a scratch and with no fatalities.

Jellicoe Street This street was named after the right honourable Jellicoe of Scapa, Second Sea Lord who commanded the Grand Fleet in WW1. After the war, in 1919, Lord Jellicoe went on the HMS New Zealand Dominions’ tour and, in 1920, was appointed second Governor General of New Zealand. Lord Jellicoe was patron of almost every yacht club in New Zealand.